| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $152.81 | 4.144% | $159.1424 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.56 | 5.188% | $71.065 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.52 | 3.402% | $6.7418 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.30 | 9.826% | $12.4103 | $12.41 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.99 | 8.766% | $21.7423 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.31 | 5.644% | $257.0424 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.35 | 3.380% | $30.342 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.84 | $558.4862 | $558.48 | $558.50 | $558.30 | |